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BATAAN
DAY MEMORIAL
April 10, Saturday, 9:30-11:15 p.m.. Join the Filipino Veterans
of World War II in marking the 62nd year of the Fall of Bataan at
the Bataan-Corregidor Bridge at the corner of Wacker and State Street
in downtown Chicago. Call the president of the group, Arcadio Calabas
for details: (773) 262-9532 or email him at arcadiocalabas@comcast.net.
Your support to pass the Filipino Veterans Equity Bill now pending
at Capitol Hill in Washington will honor those who sacrificed for
the cause of freedom.
EASTER
EGG HUNT
April 10, Saturday, 5 p.m. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored
by Homeland Realty for children ages 5-11, at 4916 Dempster corner
Bronx St., Skokie. Door prizes and many children books will be given
away free. Bring your own Easter basket or bag for the hunt. Refreshment
will be served. Adult should accompany the kids. For details, call
(847) 329-1070.
EASTER CANTATA
April 11, Easter Sunday, 6 pm. The Hope Christian Church will perform
songs in praise of the Risen Lord, conducted by Henry Garcia at
their Church at 5405 W. Lincoln Avenue in Skokie. Parking available.
Free Admission. For particulars call Rev. Dan Santiago (847) 663-0211.
ATENEANS
Bukas Palad
April 22, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State
corner Superior Street, Chicago. Come early at 6:30 pm and join
in the merienda-cena. Ateneans USA presents "Bukas Palad"
Music Ministry, in their first concert in the Windy City. Tickets
for $ 25/ available by calling Romy Cailles (630) 654-1011. Proceeds
will go to AteneansUSA Scholarship Fund.
ST.
PETER DINNER-DANCE
April 23, Friday, 7 pm. Fil-Am Club of St. Peter Catholic Church's
annual Spring Dance at Manzo Banquet Hall in Des Plaines, Oakton
and Elmhurst Road. $40/per includes dinner. Dancing and special
numbers. Proceeds will help the St Peter Parochial School in Skokie.
Call Jun Ortiz (847) 679-8338 05 Bert Sagritalo (847) 679-5677 for
particulars.
ANCOP
CONCERT
May 23, Sunday, Bo Sanchez will be featured in afternoon of inspirational
talk, healing ministry and gospel songs, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at
the Mather High School Auditorium at Lincoln Avenue just south of
Peterson in Chicago.
This event is sponsored by Ancop Foundation. Proceeds go to building
of houses for the poor in the Philippines.
Tickets for $25/per are available from Sally (630) 968-5845, Marge
(630) 985-0092, Noami (773) 589-2596 and Elvie (847) 383-4745.
SINING
KUMINTANG
May 28 Friday, 7:30 pm. and May 29 (Saturday), 4 pm. The international-acclaimed
"Sining Kumintang" Excellent interpretation of Philippine
folk dances and songs. Exotic costumes. $25/ ticket available from
Manny Patenio (847) 679-5736, Juanito Roque (847) 675-4936, Roger
Decilio (847) 675-0183.
FACC-Kasarinlan Philippine Independence Schedule
The Filipino-American Council of Chicago (FACC) announced its schedule
of activities for the 2004 Philippine Independence Week celebration.
This is the second year of FACC-Kasarinlan, and it promises to be
broader in scope.
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
SATURDAY,
JUNE 12TH - FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY
(Followed by Filipino-Style Breakfast)
Jose P. Rizal Heritage Center
8AM FREE admission
SATURDAY,
JUNE 12th - KASARINLAN DINNER BALL
Marriott Chicago O'Hare Hotel
8535 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
6:30PM $60/person
Ticket Sales: Mauro Laracas 773-271-1481
SUNDAY,
JUNE 13th - MOTORCADE AND PICNIC
In cooperation with the PIWC Committee
Labaugh Woods @ Foster and Cicero Aves. Chicago, IL
SUNDAY,
JUNE 20th - FACC SENIOR HEALTH FAIR
Jose P. Rizal Heritage Center
- blood suger screening
- cholesterol screening
- blood pressure count
- osteoporisis screening
- health counseling
- oral dental exams
9AM - 4PM FREE admission
SATURDAY,
JUNE 26th - CHILDREN'S FILIPINO HERITAGE FESTIVAL
(By Friends of Children at the Rizal Center
Jose P. Rizal Heritage Center Filipino Myths and Legends storytelling
hour)
- Bulilit Achievement Awards
- Dance Party
6PM - 11PM $7 students/$12 all others
SUNDAY,
JUNE 27th - ARAW NG PASASALAMAT
Jose P. Rizal Heritage Center
Day of thanks for all the hard work done by volunteers and for those
who
took time to celebrate with us!
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OVERALL CHAIR - Manny Belbis
VICE CHAIR - Ram Cabanero
DINNER BALL CHAIR - Rene Abella
BUSINESS MANAGER - Gal Casquejo
BEAUTY PAGEANT - Thelma Bascos
DINNER BALL TICKETS -
Mauro Laracas
ENTERTAINMENT - Ben Rosero
OUTREACH - Rene Abella
PICNIC & MOTORCADE - Oriel Mojica
PROGRAM - Rose Tibayan
PUBLICITY - Ting Joven
RAFFLE TICKETS - Jean Paredes
REGISTRATION - Marina Alban
SEATING - Thelma Bascos
SOUVENIR PROGRAM - John Tablizo
PUBLICITY
QUESTIONS
Ting Joven: 847-342-1233 or tingjoven@aol.com
TICKET
INFORMATION
Mauro Laracas: 773-271-1481
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